Calling All Supercabs
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guess what i drive.... a 1977 Supercab.
originally 400/C6, now 351W/C6. Tan and white with tan interior, rear bench. I love it. I bought it for $650 and put a transmission in it, rebuilt the front-end and the brakes all the way around. It already had aluminum wheels on it. No real problems until I took it down for the engine swap.
I wish I had the time, money and space to collect them.
Kenny
originally 400/C6, now 351W/C6. Tan and white with tan interior, rear bench. I love it. I bought it for $650 and put a transmission in it, rebuilt the front-end and the brakes all the way around. It already had aluminum wheels on it. No real problems until I took it down for the engine swap.
I wish I had the time, money and space to collect them.
Kenny
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Calling All Supercabs
Any of you have any pictures of your Supercabs.......? I would love to see them..... Thanks.
Ryan.
78 F250 Ranger XLT Supercab 4x4
460, C6, NP205, D44, D60, 4.10's, 33x12.50x16.5 tires
71 Bronco, 302, C4, PS, PDB (1/2 complete with rebuild)
Ryan.
78 F250 Ranger XLT Supercab 4x4
460, C6, NP205, D44, D60, 4.10's, 33x12.50x16.5 tires
71 Bronco, 302, C4, PS, PDB (1/2 complete with rebuild)
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Glad to hear from some fellow SC owners. I've got a 78 F-250 XLT 4x4 Supercab with a 400m/C-6 (mostly stock), rear bench, and a topper. The truck originally had a Dark Jade Metallic exterior with "light" jade green accents in the center. Now it has a solid Dark Jade exterior with a matching Jade interior.
The truck has lots of rust, especially in the floor and around the cab mounts, thanks to VA winters and years around chicken farms. Rick may remember my note from a few weeks ago, but I found a totally rust free cab (w/ AC) in TN from a fellow FTE member. I plan on swapping out cabs this spring. I'm constantly working on it and eventually I'll get it where I want it.
Yellowrosefarm, wonder where you are in VA?
Mark
The truck has lots of rust, especially in the floor and around the cab mounts, thanks to VA winters and years around chicken farms. Rick may remember my note from a few weeks ago, but I found a totally rust free cab (w/ AC) in TN from a fellow FTE member. I plan on swapping out cabs this spring. I'm constantly working on it and eventually I'll get it where I want it.
Yellowrosefarm, wonder where you are in VA?
Mark
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[updated:LAST EDITED ON 29-Jan-02 AT 10:52 PM (EST)]Building a '79 F250 SC Ranger 4x4. Plan on dana 60 front 70 rear 3.54 gears. Engine is 6bta aftercooled Cummins with about 300-350 hp and 600+ ft/lbs of torque. NV4500 5spd or NV5600 6spd and a NP205 transfer case. Thinking 4" exhaust pipe in front of the rear wheel. No cat, no muffler, no silencer ring. (I miss not being to set off everyones car alarms) Currently shaving rusty drip rails. Already replaced most of the floor in back and drivers side front. Cargo light or slider leaked profusely.
I am leaning towards "arrest-me red."
I am leaning towards "arrest-me red."
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1979 F350 Custom Supercab 4x4. Dana 60 rear and front. 400 mated to T18/T19 to NP205 T-case. Originally Light Blue, now Midnight Blue paint.
It doesn't have anything in the back. Not even panels. Is this normal for buying a supercab without seats or what?
The only options my truck has is the snow plow prep package. Which conesits of 5 clearance lights on roof, gauge package, 4500lb axle (F250, std. F350), HD shocks, battery, alternator. And the AM radio. Only two options.
Rust free! No rust on wheelwells, cab corners, etc. Driver's floor is getting soft, though. I'm working on that right now.
Pics are in my gallery.
It doesn't have anything in the back. Not even panels. Is this normal for buying a supercab without seats or what?
The only options my truck has is the snow plow prep package. Which conesits of 5 clearance lights on roof, gauge package, 4500lb axle (F250, std. F350), HD shocks, battery, alternator. And the AM radio. Only two options.
Rust free! No rust on wheelwells, cab corners, etc. Driver's floor is getting soft, though. I'm working on that right now.
Pics are in my gallery.
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Well this would be my first post here. I am a total newbie rookie.
I just bought a 77 F250 Supercab. It says F250 Custom. Anyone know what "Custom" means?
It has a sliding rear window, venting side windows, rear fold down bench seat. 400 automatic. I bought it Saturday for $1100.
I hope like hell I did good because I just paid the boys at Les Schwab for 4 new shocks, a new steering gearbox (my request), some kinda tie rod thingy on the right side, repack front bearings, 4 wheel brake job with all new hoses and new rear drums, and a 4 wheel alignment. And they pounded a leaf spring back into place that had shifted cocka. (They said it was a leaf had been added after stock). Other than all that ($1400) they said the rest of it was in excellent condition. So now I'm 2500 into a truck that at least drives 60MPH strait down the highway with my hands off the wheel.
I just bought a 77 F250 Supercab. It says F250 Custom. Anyone know what "Custom" means?
It has a sliding rear window, venting side windows, rear fold down bench seat. 400 automatic. I bought it Saturday for $1100.
I hope like hell I did good because I just paid the boys at Les Schwab for 4 new shocks, a new steering gearbox (my request), some kinda tie rod thingy on the right side, repack front bearings, 4 wheel brake job with all new hoses and new rear drums, and a 4 wheel alignment. And they pounded a leaf spring back into place that had shifted cocka. (They said it was a leaf had been added after stock). Other than all that ($1400) they said the rest of it was in excellent condition. So now I'm 2500 into a truck that at least drives 60MPH strait down the highway with my hands off the wheel.
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Custom is a Trim Level of truck.
Certain options were available with it.
It usually meant: Rubber floor mat,standard door panels,etc.
Dual tanks would be an option.
Look up underneath the seat in the springs/webbing for a build sheet.
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Certain options were available with it.
It usually meant: Rubber floor mat,standard door panels,etc.
Dual tanks would be an option.
Look up underneath the seat in the springs/webbing for a build sheet.
Dennis https://www.ford-trucks.com/user_gallery/sizeimage.php?&photoid=1733&.jpg
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Custom is a trim level, like Dennis said.
Custom is the "stripper" model, meaning no options or anything.
For 73-79, Ford offered four trim levels.
Custom = stripper verison, nothing. you add the options yourself or whatever.
Ranger = added sound deadener, insulating, more chrome, different seat pattern. Some mechanical features are included such as power steering, A/C, the likes.
Ranger XLT = about halfway of getting into a Lincoln equipped truck. Fancy seats, carpeting everywhere, tilt, cruise, etc.
Ranger Liarat = the mother lode! Loaded to no end with options and such. Rides like a truck, has everything a Lincoln would!
Custom is the "stripper" model, meaning no options or anything.
For 73-79, Ford offered four trim levels.
Custom = stripper verison, nothing. you add the options yourself or whatever.
Ranger = added sound deadener, insulating, more chrome, different seat pattern. Some mechanical features are included such as power steering, A/C, the likes.
Ranger XLT = about halfway of getting into a Lincoln equipped truck. Fancy seats, carpeting everywhere, tilt, cruise, etc.
Ranger Liarat = the mother lode! Loaded to no end with options and such. Rides like a truck, has everything a Lincoln would!
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Forgot one !
Between the Ranger and the XLT there is the
Ranger Explorer Like MINE.
Includes: headliner,Hood Emblem,Carpeting,colour coded decal striping,special upolstery,etc
What about those **Rectangular** headlights too?
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Between the Ranger and the XLT there is the
Ranger Explorer Like MINE.
Includes: headliner,Hood Emblem,Carpeting,colour coded decal striping,special upolstery,etc
What about those **Rectangular** headlights too?
Dennis https://www.ford-trucks.com/user_gallery/sizeimage.php?&photoid=1733&.jpg
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64-Fairlane500 S/C waiting for a 390-4spd.
68-Mustang 289-Sunlit Gold 80,892Mi
78-Buick LeSabre 403 4V
84 Volvo DL Wagon
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From: Davison
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I own a 78 super cab. i used to own 2 but one burnt up. read all about the story in my gallery and check out the pictures. I just installed an eldebrock 1405 carb last night but still aint runnin right but at least she moves. the truck has a 351m/400 but came originally with a 460, still have a c6 in it. the cab is a f-150 but it sits on a f-250 frame. Its amazing how many supercab owners there are, personally i have only seen 3 my hole life.
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>Forgot one !
>
>Between the Ranger and the XLT there is the
>Ranger Explorer Like MINE.
>Includes: headliner,Hood Emblem,Carpeting,colour coded decal
>striping,special upolstery,etc
>
>What about those **Rectangular** headlights too?
The Explorer is more of an option/package than its own trim level. You could get the Explorer package on all four trim levels.
Rectangular headlights? Custom got the round headlights in 1978. Ranger and above got the rectangular ones. 1979 was on all models.
My custom has a headliner. It's a plain-jane white painted, painted trim to hold the headliner, and white sunvisors. Ranger and above got the color keyed ones. Ranger got a dotted cardboard headliner, XLT and Lairat had cloth with four rectangular buttons to hold the headliner (eight for supercab/crewcab)
>
>Between the Ranger and the XLT there is the
>Ranger Explorer Like MINE.
>Includes: headliner,Hood Emblem,Carpeting,colour coded decal
>striping,special upolstery,etc
>
>What about those **Rectangular** headlights too?
The Explorer is more of an option/package than its own trim level. You could get the Explorer package on all four trim levels.
Rectangular headlights? Custom got the round headlights in 1978. Ranger and above got the rectangular ones. 1979 was on all models.
My custom has a headliner. It's a plain-jane white painted, painted trim to hold the headliner, and white sunvisors. Ranger and above got the color keyed ones. Ranger got a dotted cardboard headliner, XLT and Lairat had cloth with four rectangular buttons to hold the headliner (eight for supercab/crewcab)
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Where is the link the the Crew Cab Registry? I have a 72 4x4 that I am restoring- Any of you guys have pics of any, please send them to me. much appreciated.
gdavis@rahco.com
Thanks,
Glenn
gdavis@rahco.com
Thanks,
Glenn
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Mines a 78 custom 351M F-250 with 8" bed. I worked with my brother inlaw when he bought it new for $6000 out the door. It 's been a roofing truck ever since then.It was ZEBARTED( undercoated) when it was new. Cab corners are starting to rust out now & a liittle over the wheel wells. It's been low maintnance though new radiator; steering box; 2 mastercylinders; 1 carb rebuild; ing module; brakes & exhaust. It's an ugly orange color but not in bad shape for an Ohoi truck.
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I meant Rectangular as opposed to Square.
They don't have square headlights.
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64-Fairlane500 S/C waiting for a 390-4spd.
68-Mustang 289-Sunlit Gold 80,892Mi
78-Buick LeSabre 403 4V
84 Volvo DL Wagon
They don't have square headlights.
Dennis https://www.ford-trucks.com/user_gallery/sizeimage.php?&photoid=1733&.jpg
[i][font color=red]Calgary,Alberta,Canada[/font][i]
[font color=blue]Please Don't Ask Me Any Tough Questions,
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78 F-150 429CJ,Silver, Explorer Pkg.
641/2-Mustang 260,Pre-World's Fair Car.
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68-Mustang 289-Sunlit Gold 80,892Mi
78-Buick LeSabre 403 4V
84 Volvo DL Wagon